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Cancún and Riviera Maya tourism tax information

Environmental Sanitation Tax

Please be advised that Mexico has implemented an Environmental Sanitation Tax for specific resort areas. This tax is charged per night and must be paid directly by guests at the hotel. The 2026 rates are:

  • Cancun: 82.12 MXN pesos per room, per night

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya / Tulum: per night, based on the number of guests ages 12 and older (children under 12 aren’t counted)

    • 1 guest: 35.19 MXN pesos

    • 2 guests: 58.65 MXN pesos

    • 3 guests: 76.25 MXN pesos

    • 4 guests: 87.98 MXN pesos

Rates are set by the government and may change without notice.

This amount is not included in your vacation package and will be collected at check-in or check-out. Funds from this tax support the protection, maintenance, and conservation of the region’s natural beauty and infrastructure.

Quintana Roo Tourism Tax

VISITAX: 293 MXN pesos per person

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As of April 1, 2021, the state of Quintana Roo requires all foreign visitors to pay a Tourism Tax (VISITAX) of 293 MXN pesos per person (about $16 USD, depending on the exchange rate). This is a mandatory fee for travelers visiting areas including Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres. There is no separate child rate, so all foreign visitors pay the same amount, including children and infants. The amount may change without notice, and the official website shows what you owe when you pay. Cruise passengers don’t pay the VISITAX. The cruise line collects a separate $5 USD state fee instead.

To pay the VISITAX, visit the official site:

https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/
VISITAX – Quintana Roo Tourism Tax

Paying before you fly home

Important notes

  • Payment can be made online before travel, upon arrival, or during your stay.

  • The tax must be paid before departure, and proof of payment (QR code) will be required at the airport.

You will need to provide

  • Number of travelers

  • Name, age, and passport number for each person

  • Departure date

Please pay ahead through the official website to avoid scams or inflated fees. Travelers who pay at the Cancún airport have been charged nearly double the official amount.

Every tourist departing the state of Quintana Roo must show their proof of payment at the airport prior to boarding.

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Cancun & Riviera Maya Tourism Tax Information

 
 
 

Environmental Sanitation Tax

Please be advised that Mexico has implemented an Environmental Sanitation Tax for specific resort areas. This tax is charged per night and must be paid directly by guests at the hotel. The 2026 rates are:

  • Cancun: 82.11 MXN pesos per room, per night

  • Playa del Carmen / Riviera Maya / Tulum: per night, based on the number of guests ages 12 and older

    • 1 guest: 35.19 MXN pesos

    • 2 guests: 58.65 MXN pesos

    • 3 guests: 76.25 MXN pesos

    • 4 guests: 87.98 MXN pesos

Rates are set by the government and may change without notice.

This amount is not included in your vacation package and will be collected at check-in or check-out. Funds from this tax support the protection, maintenance, and conservation of the region’s natural beauty and infrastructure.

VISITAX – Quintana Roo Tourism Tax

As of April 1, 2021, the state of Quintana Roo requires all foreign visitors to pay a Tourism Tax (VISITAX) of 293 MXN pesos per person (about $16–18 USD, depending on the exchange rate). This is a mandatory fee for travelers visiting areas including Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, and Isla Mujeres. There is no separate child rate, so all foreign visitors pay the same amount, including children and infants. The amount may change without notice, and the official website shows what you owe when you pay.

Important Notes:

  • Payment can be made online before travel, upon arrival, or during your stay.

  • The tax must be paid before departure, and proof of payment (QR code) will be required at the airport.

To pay the VISITAX, visit the official site:
👉 https://www.visitax.gob.mx/sitio/

You will need to provide:

  • Number of travelers

  • Name, age, and passport number for each person

  • Departure date

Please ensure payment is made through the official website to avoid scams or inflated fees.

Every tourist departing the state of Quintana Roo must show their proof of payment at the airport prior to boarding.

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